Back In Balance Chiropractic

Jessica is a cool person and really great at chiropractic stuff! She's better than the rest! She'll give you her undivided attention and she'll leave you better than she found ya. I hope you're read enough of these reviews to see that you should go here!

After seeing dozens of body workers, I found these guys. They are fantastic! They have many tools and techniques and they are excellent healers and communicators. Go see Jessica and Rich for your chronic pains and aches and back needs!

Dr. Franco and Dr. Manley are the absolute best! Both skillful and knowledgeable. I recently suffered a gnarly ankle sprain (soccer injury) and have had a lot of great work done by both Dr. Franco & Dr. Manley. I highly recommend them.

Dr. Franco is amazing. Very knowledgeable, understanding, and easy to talk too. Back in Balance has a plethora of advance medical devices which are used to treat you. I was definitely impressed with the doctor and facility. There are two "living" walls that are cool and relaxing to look at. Also there is a super cool pup there to help you relax and keep you company!

Chiropractic doesn't fully describe the the range of healing modalities offered by Jessica and Rich - like any good chiro, they are deeply knowledgeable (obsessed?). But by integrating new muscle and nerve therapies, they represent the emerging paradigm in structural analysis and healing. Both are genuinely kind and fun also! Five stars p.s. if you're really nice, or if you're recovering from a C-section, you might get Rich to carry you up and down the stairs (see pic)!

A true dream team of chiropractors in the Oakland area. The range of knowledge and experience these doctors share leaves little guesswork when deciding on a chiropractor who can see and address your needs. The office space feels so alive, a haven from the bustling concrete city below.

You NEED to be in the careful, caring, charismatic hands of Dr. Jessica Franco. She's extremely knowledgeable, intuitive and competent with a deep commitment to professional development/continued learning and honing her expertise. She practices chiropractic with state of the art equipment and therapies and never "over-adjusts" like some chiropractors I have had in the past. Dr. Franco spends a minimum of 30 minutes with me!

Most chiropractors I have been to don't make the time to really listen to me and know me as a whole person, but Dr. Franco does. The office is centrally located, comfortable, beautifully designed, and offers massage therapy, pilates and even has a fabulous esthetician who does facials and waxing. I hope you will check out Back In Balance! You'll be thrilled that you did!

I've been coming to Doctor Jessica Franco for years and I absolutely love her! I recommend her to all who truly want to experience next level healing!

Dr. Rich truly knows his stuff! I walked in with upper back and shoulder pain, and walked out wondering why I've never been into see him before! I was impressed with the time that he spent with me before just popping and cracking something in my back. He's one of the few doctors that I've been to that actually cares about his patients and wants to see them get better! I wish more doctors were like him!

Dr. Franco is magic. She works to help fix the problem other than rely on continued care. She helps realign the body with her extensive training. Her knowledge is impressive, and she always shares information about your body that helps you connect more to the issue behind the problem. Her experience with ART sets her above and beyond. One of their regular massage therapists, Angel, is talented, amazing and intuitive.

The combination of receiving a structural adjustment from Dr. Franco in conjunction with a muscular massage, is the way to go. I highly recommend a visit to Back in Balance if you are seeking a place to find relief from any type of body pain.

Dr Franco always works! I have had chronic hip and low back pain and she does a combination of chiropractic and deep tissue work called ART that really gets at the core of the problem. I have had much more mobility and way les pain than ever and I have seen a lot of different body workers over the years!

I think this is my first Yelp review - wish me luck: I'm a competitive weightlifter and I've been seeing Dr Franco on and off for about a year for various little injuries -- wrist, knee, shoulder. Seems like there's a little something new every few months, but that's the nature of sportz. That's all to say, I've been exposed to quite a few of her tools, tricks, and various death grips that help get me back to where I need to be so I can perform at my best.

And though it's not the the traditional chiropractic treatments that bring me in, I always appreciate a good tune up through the various adjustments and wizardry. And on a personal level, she's fun, enthusiastic, empathetic, and has good taste in comedy and music. So while I'm usually coming in because something's wrong with me, I always look forward to my appointments and leave feeling awesome.

I have finally found the chiropractor that I am going to stick with! Dr. Franco has helped me get through a rough patch. I have a bulged lower disk and spinal stenosis. Basically it means my back is really messed up. I have seen several different chiropractors in my life and she is the best. At every session I have had Dr. Franco took a methodical approach and spent her time to evaluate how I was feeling before moving along towards a better path for my mobility. If you are looking for a chiropractor who can really help you, this is the one!

Dr. Jessica Franco rocks! Words can't express how grateful I am to Back in Balance and all of their staff. Everyone I have seen there has been incredible! When I came in I was in chronic pain from an accident. I first saw Dr. Klein who was extremely knowledgable and knew exactly how to alleviate my symptoms. She took time to show me things that I could do on my own to strengthen my back and prevent further injury.

I then saw Dr. Franco who continued my treatment. I also had rolfing sessions there with Morgan Klein. Between the three of them, they saved my life! I was suffering so bad I could barely concentrate or do my job. Dr. Franco worked with me until I was no longer in chronic pain. She is a gentle and compassionate miracle worker and I can't say enough about how grateful I am to her! I can finally turn my neck without wincing in pain!

I had never been to a chiropractor nor did I believe I needed to. I was nervous and didn't know what to expect. I went into the office and was greeted with a happy hello and a friendly atmosphere. Dr. Jessica Franco was understanding about my hesitation and explained everything. She was gentle and effective. I came in with horrible lower back pain, (come to find out wasn't even caused by anything in the lower back, it was just showing there). I have now had two visits and my back pain is gone! I feel great and am looking forward to my next visit.

Dr. Franco is amazing! She is not one of those chiropractors that does the same adjustment every time, she adjusts you based on what is going on. It also isn't just an adjustment, she focuses on different modalities and techniques. You can tell that she is passionate about her care and is constantly learning in her profession to provide you the best care. So happy to have found her and so is my neck!

My job is very physical and so between my workouts and my work, I can get pretty beat up. I walked in with all kinds of issues my first appointment and Dr. Franco was able to address them with chiropractic and ART in under an hour. I also appreciate her knowledge and insight---she is not just trying to "fix" me but help me learn how to move and be better in my body, which I very much appreciate. She is my spine's new best friend. My feet, hips, and shoulders are also big fans of hers. Thank you, Dr. Franco!

I heart Doc Jessica Franco! I have had chronic pain in my left hip from years of figure skating and teaching dance.and her ART work has helped a ton! Her massage therapist Karen is amazing too, and will work in conjunction with the doc to solve your issues. Go check out this awesome and laid-back team of ladies.they know their stuff!

Yeah - I got a promotion a few months ago. Boo, I am working way too many hours and it is taking a toll on my body. I could not ignore it when my stiff neck led to horrible tension headaches and regular massages were no longer enough for relief. Fortunately, I not only have great parking karma - I have exceptional luck with finding body healers. What a happy accident that the chiropractor who works two days a week at my fitness studio, Truve, is also affiliated with Back in Balance.

I started seeing Dr. Jessica Franco a few months ago and she is helping me heal. Her adjustments are gentle but really effective. She also uses a variety of techniques that relieve pain and release my muscles. I feel taller and after adjustments I have longer arms- they literally extend few inches lower. The at home and work exercises she prescribes are effective and easy to fit into my schedule. Thanks to Dr. Franco, I have additional mobility head to toe and no more tension headaches. Highest recommendation.

Dr. Klein has helped me so much. I have tried a lot of things, from physical therapy to acupuncture, and Dr. Klein's adjustments are the only thing that has really helped. I am so glad I found her!

Laurie Klein is a personable, excellent chiropractor. I have been going to her for years. She helps me control by migraines and lower back issues.

I started seeing Laurie back in September 2013. I went to 3 visits and then decided to find a new chiropractor. Laurie maybe good at what she does but I find her bedside manner to be less than gentle and therapeutic. She also has a lot of requirements on how to breathe and move. She repeatedly told me to "relax" which I was unable to do since she was so rough with her touch.

Her excuse was "I have a heavy hand". She seemed to get frustrated when my body would not cooperate with her. At one point she started yanking on my foot that I had surgery on and it actually hurt. When she saw me she was like "You look like you are going to cry". I wanted to say I was about to cry because it hurt so bad. She also has long nails and when she would work on me they would scratch me.

She was also trying to sell me a bunch of different items. She has a very cute dog that hangs out at her practice. I think its great that she is able to have her dog with her all the time however its a bit disconcerting when the dog ends up on the table you are supposed to get adjusted on and she has to tell the dog to move off the table. He also farts a lot and so now you are ending up being adjusted with the smell of dog fart and an uncomfortable adjustment by Laurie when its not going her way. I have since found a new chiropractor who makes great adjustments and has very therapeutic bedside manner.